Brazil

Bioeconomy and local value-chain development as a hedge against deforestation in Brazil’s Cerrado

Journal article / This book chapter explores how the rich biodiversity of the world's most diverse savanna can play a crucial role in fostering a sustainable bioeconomy.

Using participatory processes to create and implement local climate change adaptation plans for urban resilience and water security

Other publication / This brief urges the G20 to use participatory approaches to involve local city and water stakeholders in developing and implementing climate adaptation plans.

The social dimensions of alternative bioeconomy pathways and sustainable use of biodiversity

Other publication / The authors focus on smaller-scale and more diversified bioeconomy pathways grounded in local community development and sustainable use of biodiversity.

Socio-economic and environmental trade-offs in Amazonian protected areas and Indigenous territories revealed by assessing competing land uses

Journal article / This study explores how Indigenous territories reduce deforestation but face socio-economic trade-offs, while sustainable-use areas achieve a better balance.

Source water protection and diversification for resilient urban water supply

Other publication / This report explores the effectiveness of different methods to implement source water protection in cities in low- and middle-income countries.

Five ways Trase can and cannot support the EU deforestation regulation

Perspective / Trase’s co-directors write about the benefits and limitations of Trase data in assisting companies and governments in their efforts to implement the EUDR.

Babitonga Echoes: exhibition at Festa da Tainha

Past event / SEI York expert Howard Cambridge will share insights from the TRADITION project at the 30th Festa da Tainha in Balneário Barra do Sul, Brazil in July.

Trase: UK unprotected from high levels of deforestation exposure

Feature / Delivering legislation to tackle deforestation should be a priority for the newly elected British government according to Trase.

EU27 countries in the spotlight for deforestation exposure

Feature / EU imports of cocoa and palm oil drive major global deforestation, new Trase research shows.